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This penis-focused monastery is dedicated to Buddhism's "Divine Madman."

This garden is very fertile.

Strange, gentle beasts resembling goat-cow hybrids roam within this patch of forest.

The small sanctuaries lie just off the beaten path near one of Bhutan's most famous attractions.

Hidden under the thick tropical vegetation of a cemetery is the tomb of Columbo Sahib.

The untimely death of a dignitary's daughter led to this fort being abandoned before it was ever finished.

A beautiful stretch of Bangladeshi river known for its high quality sand is possibly more remarkable for its color changing water.

This colorful palace is an oasis of calm amid the hustle and bustle of the Buriganga riverfront.

Foreign invaders almost left this lovely Caucasus palace alone—almost.

Swirling layers of white and red rock earned these mountains their festive nickname.

A quirky house created entirely out of glass bottles combines a collector's spirit with an artist's flair.

A scenic canyon with thick forests and historic ruins.

Mysterious hillside with a continuously burning natural fire.

Museum dedicated to overthrowing the Soviets, complete with diorama of Soviets being beaten to death with shovels.

This monument honors the life of a long-suffering lion whose story captivated the world.

What was once supposed to be the symbol of a shining Afghan future is now a bombed-out ruin.

Despite a history of destruction, this former citadel survives to document Afghanistan's oft overlooked history.

Shocking dioramas of human torture, meant to promote human rights awareness.

Where layer cakes tower above one’s head and there is never a shortage of icing.

An eerie illusion of a nun is said to haunt this cathedral’s Baroque-style bell tower.

An alluring, arid botanical garden home to a bewildering variety of cacti both endangered and common.

The world's largest collection of Don Quixote-inspired art.

The former home of surrealist Edward James, who gave Xilitla its main attraction.

Past the hills and beyond the graveyard, this church feels extremely out of place.